Good Life Journal – Psalm 1-3

Journal Ps 1-3 (all references are from the ESV; changes in punctuation are mine) Scripture: “Now therefore, O kings, be wise.  Be warned, O rulers of the earth.   Serve the Lord with fear and rejoice with trembling.”  Ps 2:10-11   Observation:  As the...

Good Life Journal – Proverbs 17

Journal Prov 17 (all references are from the ESV; changes in punctuation are mine) Scripture: “The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out…Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of...

Good Life Journal – Proverbs 16

Journal Prov 16 (all references are from the ESV; changes in punctuation are mine) Scripture: “The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.”  Prov 16:4   Observation: The above statement can puzzle a lot of people.  After...

Good Life Journal – Proverbs 15

Journal Prov 15 (all references are from the ESV; changes in punctuation are mine) Scripture: “A soft answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.”  Prov 15:1   Observation:  There is a proverb I remember from my youth: “How do you eat an elephant?  One...

Good Life Journal – Proverbs 14

Scripture   Vs. 6 A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.   7 Leave the presence of a fool, for there you do not meet words of knowledge.   Vs. 23 In all toil there is profit, but mere talk tends only to...